Now is the season for fresh vegetables, and many are trying to “eat up for future use.” This should not be done, especially if you have diseases of the stomach, liver and gall bladder.
Dietitian Alexey Kabanov told us which vegetables should be eaten in small quantities.
— Bell peppers – you definitely need to eat no more than one per day, and preferably only baked, the specialist emphasized.
Those who suffer from liver disease, gall bladder, and high acidity should avoid eating pepper, Kabanov noted.
He called tomatoes an “extremely acidic product” that can significantly increase the acidity of the stomach. Tomatoes should not be eaten on an empty stomach and should also be limited to one per day.
Garlic and onions can cause harm to the gastrointestinal tract, so they should be consumed with extreme caution.
Vegetables in measured quantities bring great benefits to the body, The main thing is to know when to stop, the doctor noted.
Dietitian, nutritionist, phytotherapist Angelica Duval also noted that sweet peppers can be harmful in some cases. They contain alkaloids that should be excluded from the diet of anyone suffering from liver, kidney, and excretory system diseases.
— Peppers are also not recommended for use in cases of arrhythmia, angina, joint diseases, acute gastritis, and ulcerative diseases, — Duval said.
Beneficial properties of bell peppers:
- high content of vitamin C;
- presence of B vitamins, vitamin A, potassium, iron and other microelements;
- strengthening the immune system;
- protection against aging;
- protection against aging; li>
- increasing hemoglobin levels;
- improving digestion due to the presence of fiber.
Contraindications:
- gastritis and stomach ulcers during exacerbation;
- allergy to pepper.
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Important! Information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.